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All week I have been creating music mixes for classes to honor the life of Dr. King. Today it culminates with the national holiday in his honor. Most of today’s exerpts come from the March on Washington speech, but some from the march to Birmingham and others from his later years in opposition to war in general and the U.S. participation in war specifically.

Monday 1/18/09
Beginning, 11:30-12:15 and 12:30-1:15
The Pleasure to Present Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The Star Spangled Banner (Live) – Marvin Gaye Marvin Gaye NBA At 50: A Musical Celebration
Beginning of a Movement Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
A Change Is Gonna Come Sam Cooke Portrait Of A Legend 1951-1964
Now Is the Time Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Freedom Now Tracy Chapman Crossroads
How Long Not Long Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Sojourner’s Battle Hymn Sweet Honey In The Rock Still On The Journey
Happy to Join With You Today
America The Beautiful Ray Charles Ray Charles Anthology
Soul Force Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Soul Power James Brown Crooklyn, Vol. 2
Unearned Suffering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Redemption Song Bob Marley & The Wailers Uprising
My Country Tis of Thee Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
My Country Tis of Thee Mahalia Jackson I Wonder If I Will Ever Rest
Let Freedom Ring Through Free At Last Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Someday We’ll All Be Free Without Gospel Aretha Franklin Malcolm X Soundtracck
Free At Last Free At Last Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

5:45-7:00 Beginning
Free At Last Free At Last Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The Star Spangled Banner (Live) – Marvin Gaye Marvin Gaye NBA At 50: A Musical Celebration
The Pleasure to Present Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Books & Spoken
Shed A Little LIght James Taylor New Moon Shine Music
Happy to Join With You Today
What’s Going On (Original Unreleased Detroit Mix, April 5, 1971) Marvin Gaye Unreleased: What’s Going On (Deluxe Edition)
Life Liberty and The Pursuit of Happiness Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Get Up, Stand Up Bob Marley & The Wailers Songs Of Freedom [Box Set]
Now is the Time to Dream Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Freedom Now Tracy Chapman Crossroads
Soul Force Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Soul Power James Brown Crooklyn, Vol. 2
Unearned Suffering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Redemption Song Bob Marley & The Wailers Uprising
Even Though We Face The Difficulties Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Dreaming On A World Tracy Chapman Matters Of The Heart
With This Faith Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
A Change Is Gonna Come Aretha Franklin I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You
My Country Tis of Thee Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
My Country Tis of Thee Mahalia Jackson I Wonder If I Will Ever Rest
Let Freedom Ring Through Free At Last Dr. Martin Luther King
Someday We’ll All Be Free Aretha Franklin Malcolm X Soundtrack
Integration of Moral Concerns Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Heaven Is 10 Zillion Light Years Away Stevie Wonder Fulfillingness’ First Finale
Against the War with Love Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
America The Beautiful Ray Charles Ray Charles Anthology
He Who is Greatest Shall Be Your Servant Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
All That You Have Is Your Soul Tracy Chapman Crossroads
Mountain Top Prophecy Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

All Levels, 7:15-8:45
Free At Last Free At Last Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The Star Spangled Banner (Live) – Marvin Gaye Marvin Gaye NBA At 50: A Musical Celebration
The Pleasure to Present Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Books & Spoken
Shed A Little LIght James Taylor New Moon Shine Music
Happy to Join With You Today
What’s Going On (Original Unreleased Detroit Mix, April 5, 1971) Marvin Gaye Unreleased: What’s Going On (Deluxe Edition)
Life Liberty and The Pursuit of Happiness Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Get Up, Stand Up Bob Marley & The Wailers Songs Of Freedom [Box Set]
Now is the Time to Dream Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Freedom Now Tracy Chapman Crossroads
Soul Force Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Soul Power James Brown Crooklyn, Vol. 2
Unearned Suffering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Redemption Song Bob Marley & The Wailers Uprising
Even Though We Face The Difficulties Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Dreaming On A World Tracy Chapman Matters Of The Heart
With This Faith Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
A Change Is Gonna Come Aretha Franklin I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You
My Country Tis of Thee Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
My Country Tis of Thee Mahalia Jackson I Wonder If I Will Ever Rest
Let Freedom Ring Through Free At Last Dr. Martin Luther King
Someday We’ll All Be Free Aretha Franklin Malcolm X Soundtrack
Integration of Moral Concerns Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Heaven Is 10 Zillion Light Years Away Stevie Wonder Fulfillingness’ First Finale
Against the War with Love Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
America The Beautiful Ray Charles Ray Charles Anthology
He Who is Greatest Shall Be Your Servant Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
All That You Have Is Your Soul Tracy Chapman Crossroads
King’s Self Eulogy Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Peace Michael McDonald This Christmas
Mountain Top Prophecy Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

I hope this week has been as inspirational for you as for me. Let’s keep moving together toward freedom for all.

Intermediate 10-11:30:Love’s In Need Of Love Today Stevie Wonder Songs In The Key Of LifeIt Tolls For Thee Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Everybody Got Their Something Nikk CostaHe Who is Greatest Shall Be Your Servant Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.A Time To Love, Stevie Wonder (with India Arie) A Time 2 LoveIntegration of Moral Concerns Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Strength, Courage, and Wisdom India Arie Acoustic SoulThe Weapon of Love, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Let Us Love Bill Withers On the Move Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Move on Up Curtis Mayfield The Very Best of Curtis MafieldUnearned Suffering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Peace Anyway , The Black Crowes Band [unreleased LP] Victory For Justice and Goodwill Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.We Are The Champions Queen, Queen’s Greatest HitsI Have A Dream Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. I Had A Dream Last Night Joss Stone Free At Last, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free Nina Simone AnthologyNow Is the Time Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.If Not Now… Tracy Chapman Tracy ChapmanSoul Force Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.We Shall Overcome FreedomSingersHow Long? Not Long. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Eventually Carole King The Carnegie Hall Concert June 18, 1971Commitment To Non-Violence Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In Search Of FreedomLove’ll Set Me Free Michael Franti, Songs From The Front Porch Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Autobiography of Martin Luther King Jr.A Change Is Gonna Come Sam Cooke Portrait Of A Legend 1951-1964 King’s Self Eulogy Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Peace Michael McDonald This Christmas

Beginning 12:00-1:15Love’s In Need Of Love Today Stevie Wonder Songs In The Key Of LifeIt Tolls For Thee Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Let Us Love Bill WithersHe Who is Greatest Shall Be Your Servant Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.A Time To Love, Stevie Wonder (with India Arie) A Time 2 LoveIntegration of Moral Concerns Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Move on Up Curtis Mayfield The Very Best of Curtis MafieldThe Weapon of Love, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Love That Will Never Grow Old Emmylou HarrisUnearned Suffering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free Nina Simone AnthologyI Have A Dream Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. I Had A Dream Last Night Joss Stone Now Is the Time Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.If Not Now… Tracy Chapman Tracy ChapmanSoul Force Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.We Shall Overcome FreedomSingersHow Long? Not Long. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Eventually Carole King The Carnegie Hall Concert June 18, 1971Commitment To Non-Violence Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In Search Of FreedomLove’ll Set Me Free Michael Franti, Songs From The Front Porch Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Autobiography of Martin Luther King Jr.A Change Is Gonna Come Sam Cooke Portrait Of A Legend 1951-1964 King’s Self Eulogy Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Peace Michael McDonald This Christmas

Thursday’s Playlists12:30-1:15 All Levels:Shed A Little Light, James Taylor, New Moon ShineHe Who is Greatest Shall Be Your Servant, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Let Us Love, Bill Withers, Live At Carnegie HallIt Tolls For Thee, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Everybody Got Their Something, Nikk CostaThe Weapon of Love, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Love That Will Never Grow Old, Emmylou HarrisUnearned Suffering, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free, Nina Simone, AnthologyI have a dream 1, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.I Had A Dream Last Night, Joss StoneNobel Peace Prize Acceptance, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Autobiography of Martin Luther King Jr.A Change Is Gonna Come, Sam Cooke, Portrait Of A Legend 1951-1964King’s Self Eulogy, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Peace, Michael McDonald, This Christmas

5:30-7:00 Intermediate:Shed A Little Light James Taylor New Moon ShineHe Who is Greatest Shall Be Your Servant, Martin Luther King Jr.Let Us Love Bill Withers Live At Carnegie Hall It Tolls For Thee Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Everybody Got Their Something Nikk CostaIntegration of Moral Concerns Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.One U2 Achtung BabyThe Weapon of Love Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Love That Will Never Grow Old Emmylou Harris On the Move Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Move On Up Curtis Mayfield The Very Best of Curtis MayfieldUnearned Suffering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Peace Anyway The Black Crowes Band Victory For Justice and Goodwill Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.We Are The Champions Queen Queen’s Greatest Hits I have a dream 1 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.I Had A Dream Last Night, Joss Stone Free At Last Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free Nina Simone AnthologyNow Is the Time Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.If Not Now… Tracy Chapman Tracy ChapmanMarch Ahead Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We Shall Overcome FreedomSingersHow Long Not Long Dr. Martin Luther King JrEventually Carole King The Carnegie Hall Concert June 18, 1971Commitment To Non-Violence Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In Search Of FreeomLove’ll Set Me Free Michael Franti Songs From The Front PorccNobel Peace Prize Acceptance Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Autobiography of Martin Luther King Jr.A Change Is Gonna Come Sam Cooke Portrait Of A Legend 1951-1964King’s Self Eulogy Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Peace Michael McDonald This Christmas

As promised here is the playlist I used in classes this morning, Wed. 1/13/10, 11:30-12:15 and 12:30-1:15 Beginning Level classes:

Shed A Little LIght, James Taylor, New Moon ShineCommitment To Non-Violence, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., In Search Of FreedomFreedom Richie Havens, Resume: The Best of Richie HavensVictory For Justice and Goodwill, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free, Nina Simone, Anthology The Weapon of Love, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Love That Will Never Grow Old, Emmylou Harris Unearned Suffering, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.A Change Is Gonna Come, Sam Cooke, Portrait Of A Legend 1951-1964 Now Is the Time, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom For My People, U2, Rattle And Hum He Who is Greatest Shall Be Your Servant, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Someday We’ll All Be Free, Donny Hathaway, A Donny Hathaway Collection Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., The Autobiography of Martin Luther King Jr.All That You Have Is Your Soul, Tracy Chapman, Crossroads King’s Self Eulogy, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Peace, Michael McDonald, This Christmas

After many years of putting together playlists for yoga classes and having numerous requests for the list of songs/tracks, I will now begin posting the special playlists on this blog. Most of the songs are readily available for purchase at your neighborhood disc shop, or of course online.

As I said tonight in the intermediate class, single days are not nearly enough to celebrate a birthday. Seems like at least a full week is required to do anyone’s celebration of life justice. This is particularly true as we celebrate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. this week. His birthday is Friday, January 15th and the national holiday to honor him is Monday, January 18th, but I’ve started celebrating today.

As promised here are the tracks from today’s classes. More tomorrow. Enjoy.

Tuesday, 1/12/09
12:30-1:15 p.m. All Levels
Shed A Little Light, James Taylor, New Moon Shine
Beginning of a Movement, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Freedom, Richie Havens, Resume: The Best of Richie Havens
Victory For Justice and Goodwill, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Peace Anyway, The Black Crowes, Band [unreleased LP]
Commitment To Non-Violence, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., In Search Of Freedom
I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free, Nina Simone, Anthology
The Weapon of Love, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Love That Will Never Grow Old, Unknown
Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
A Change Is Gonna Come, Sam Cooke, Portrait Of A Legend 1951-1964
He Who is Greatest Shall Be Your Servant, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Love’ll Set Me Free, Michael Franti, Songs From The Front Porch
A Preacher Leading His Flock, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., In Search Of Freedom
Peace, Michael McDonald, This Christmas
Mountain Top, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

5:30-7:15 p.m. Intermediate
Shed A Little Light, James Taylor, New Moon Shine
Beginning of a Movement, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,
Peace Anyway, The Black Crowes, Band [unreleased LP]
Victory For Justice and Goodwill, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Freedom Richie Havens, Resume: The Best of Richie Havens,
The Weapon of Love, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Love’s In Need Of Love Today, Stevie Wonder, Songs In The Key Of Life
Commitment To Non-Violence, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., In Search Of Freedom
Let Us Love, Bill Withers, Live At Carnegie Hall
Police Brutality Will Backfire, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., In Search Of Freedom
Bomb The World, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Everyone Deserves Music
Now Is the Time, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Forgive Them Father, Lauryn Hill, The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill
Unearned Suffering, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free, Nina Simone, Anthology
On the Move, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
A Change Is Gonna Come, Sam Cooke, Portrait Of A Legend 1951-1964
How Long Not Long, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Someday We’ll All Be Free, Donny Hathaway, A Donny Hathaway Collection
March Ahead, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Love That Will Never Grow Old, Unknown
I have a dream 1, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The Star Spangled Banner (Live) – Marvin Gaye
He Who is Greatest Shall Be Your Servant, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Freedom For My People, U2, Rattle And Hum
Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
All That You Have Is Your Soul, Tracy Chapman, Crossroads
Peace On Earth, U2, All That You Can’t Leave Behind
A Preacher Leading His Flock, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., In Search Of Freedom
Love’ll Set Me Free, Michael Franti, Songs From The Front Porch
Peace, Michael McDonald, This Christmas
Mountain Top, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

(Sources of King Speeches: In Search of Freedom; The Autobiography of Martin Luther King Jr.; A Knock At Midnight)